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# May ArtsWalk Celebrates Asian American Pacific Islander Month with Inlandia and RCAA Events
- URL: https://www.raincrossgazette.com/may-artswalk-celebrates-asian-american-pacific-islander-month-with-inlandia-and-rcaa-events/
- Published: 2025-04-30T11:59:00.000Z
- Updated: 2025-10-14T22:02:03.000Z
- Description: Highlight: The Tropicaleiza and Salt dance studios flashmob got pretty wild last year. It’s probably reason enough to get out of the house.
- Author: Ken Crawford
- Tags: Culture, Arts, Events, ArtsWalk

I tend to focus on the institutional events in these ArtsWalk guides. I’d like to make sure that I let you all know that the vendors on Main are what keep it going. Take the opportunity to buy something made and crafted by a local artist—a small painting, a keychain, or some earrings. Visit the Downtowne Bookstore or Urge Palette and buy something for yourself or as a gift. The sun goes down late, and the weather should be nice!

## Riverside ArtsWalk – May 1, 2025

### 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. | Downtown Riverside

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## Special Performance

### Tropicaleiza Dance + Drum Co. & Salt Dance Studios

- 13th annual dance flashmob
  - Starting at Salt Studios
  - Ending at the Benjamin Franklin Stage

### Riverside Art Museum (RAM)

3425 Mission Inn Avenue

- Free admission during ArtsWalk (6:00 – 9:00 p.m.)
- ArtsWalk at RAM (6:00 - 9:00 p.m.)
  - Featuring: Poly High School Photography Club and CBU Photography students
- Special preview: "To Rise Above Ruins" (7:00 – 8:00 p.m.)
  - Artist: Tamara Cedré
  - No RSVP needed

### The Cheech Marin Center for Chicano Art & Culture

3581 Mission Inn Avenue

- RCC La Casa at The Cheech (6:00 – 9:00 p.m.)
  - Tabling fair with student organizations and clubs in the Jose Medina Sala
  - Activities in The Cheech classroom

### Inlandia Institute at Riverside Main Library

3900 Mission Inn Avenue (Upstairs)

- AAPI Month Celebration (6:30 – 7:30 p.m.)
  - Featured speakers:
    - Jocelyn Yow – Councilmember and Mayor Pro Tem of Eastvale, author of *Voting with Mommy*
    - Eugene Moy – Member of the Save Our Chinatown Committee
    - Judy Lee – Board member for the Harada House Foundation
  - Topic: Cultural heritage and civic engagement in the AAPI community

### Riverside Community Arts Association (RCAA)

3870 Lemon Street

- "Before & After Members Exhibit & Asian Pacific American Heritage Month"
  - Special exhibition celebrating Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
  - Featuring works from RCAA members
  - Exhibition runs May 1 – May 31

### Division 9 Gallery

3850 Lemon Street

- **"MYSTERY STATION" by Manny Legaspe**
  - Special pop-up exhibit featuring unique art pieces during ArtsWalk
  - Stop by the station to see the mysterious artworks before they "leave the station."
  - Follow the artist on Instagram @mannylegaspeart

### Center for Social Justice & Civil Liberties

3855 Market Street

- "The Body of Freedom" exhibition closing reception (6:00 – 9:00 p.m.)
  - Presented in collaboration with:
    - The City of Riverside
    - Division 9 Gallery
    - Riverside Arts Magnet at Ramona High School